New York Police Department is responding to reports of an explosion at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan, it said in a Twitter post.
One male suspect is in custody, it added.
Update regarding explosion at 42nd St and 8th Ave, in subway: One male suspect is in custody. No injuries other than suspect at this time. Avoid the area. Subways bypassing #PortAuthority and Times Square Stations. Info is preliminary. pic.twitter.com/bEAdjq8mYc
The origin of the explosion is unknown, the NYPD said. The A, C and E lines of the New York subway are being evacuated currently, it added.
The Mayor has been briefed on the incident in Midtown. The NYPD, FDNY and first responders are on the scene.
The New York City Fire Department has confirmed one non-life-threatening injury at the scene of the explosion, according to its official Twitter handle.
#FDNY confirms 1 non-life-threatening injury at scene of explosion at 42 St and 8th Ave Port Authority pic.twitter.com/Ia3TKvtprt
This is a developing story.
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